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retardation

re·tar·da·tion

UK/ˌɹiː.tɑːˈdeɪ̯.ʃən/ US/ˌɹi.tɑɹˈdeɪ̯.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

a decrease in speed

  • “the deceleration of the arms race”
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2.

the extent to which something is delayed or held back

3.

any agent that retards or delays or hinders

  • “flame-retardant”
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5.

the act of slowing down or falling behind

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  • alpha-thalassemia mental retardation syndrome
  • growth retardation
  • mental retardation

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